The run blogging community is a strange one. We share things with total strangers, it hasn't been a successful blog day if you haven't promoted yourself through selfies, food pics, shots of your running shoes and/or Garmin shot. We talk about everything. We share more TMI than any other "group" (just kidding, mom groups win …
Continue reading The War on Women: On the Front Lines with… Each Other?
Knowing that I have exactly 2 weeks before I begin my new job in Chicago is beyond scary. It's so fast! And is the day after my spring goal half in Pittsburgh. And the week after a crazy week two weeks of travel. 4/21 - Philly 4/22 - Baltimore 4/23 - Philly (in an 8 …
After my run yesterday, I settled in to watch some shows I had DVR'd over the last week. It included the 60 Minutes episode with Shalene Flanagan, and the Today Show from April 15th. After reading blog posts, and following so many friends who are in Boston preparing to race or cheer, I was reminded …
If you've been following along on all my different social media outlets, you know I've been facing some craziness. I've had some big decisions to make, and they stressed me out. I've talked to friends, mentors, colleagues, and said more prayers than I've said in a long time. The hardest part was that the major …
I have to admit that I've been struggling this week. Since racing under bad conditions (that I admittedly put myself in) last weekend, my body has been revolting. I've been tired all week. I haven't been able to get myself up to run in the mornings, and work has been absolutely nuts (11-12 hour days …
Ahhhhh I'm out of control with excitement this week. Yes, just like this Things I'm happy About - I get to see business school friends this weekend. It's my 5 year reunion! I cannot believe I've been out for 5 years. It will involve lots of laughing, lots of looking at pics of people's kids, …
This was by far the least prepared I've ever been for a race. Not physically, as the training has been good, but the rest of it I failed. Between Friday and Saturday, I walked about 12 miles. I did a full yoga class (which was more than the expected beginner outdoor free yoga, tougher stuff) …
Continue reading Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Miler: Race Recap
It is weird that this weekend is technically my 4th race of 2014. 1) Midnight 5k on New Year's (30:16) Maureen and I before the 5k. It was freezing! 2) Disney Marathon (~6:30 with lots of picture stops) Oh, and some stops for ice for my black eye 3) Back on My Feet 5 miler …
Continue reading Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-miler: Setting Realistic Goals
I feel like every post about running that I write, recently, involves me running faster than ever before. This probably comes off as a bit braggy, and in a way, yes it is. I am beyond excited that my body, and mind, are allowing me to run faster. Don't get me wrong, I'm still not …
This has been an expectedly crazy week, and I think it's the shortest, yet longest, week ever. Things that Make Me Happy - This weekend, even though it maybe raining, I get to see some of my favorite people, Meredith and Karen. We're running the Back on my Feet 5 mile here in Philly. - …
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